If you want to see a bunch of pre-Code horror movies on the big screen, then London has you covered this coming October: more here.
Vampires, and monsters, and scientists! Oh my! The Children of the Night are descending on Chiswick Cinema this October for a fiendish season of Pre-Code horrors.
There definitely seems to be resurgence in Pre-Code viewing as the Cine Rediscovered Pre-Code Hollywood: Rules Were Meant To Be Broken season tours the UK right now. A brilliant chance to see lots of vintage films on the big screen.
Now it’s time to dim the lights, ignite the candles, and watch something truly terrifying as I am bringing selection of Pre-Code horror films to Chiswick Cinema.
I have spoken a lot about how great these Pre-Code horror treasures are and now is your chance to celebrate this much loved, gothic selection of films. Here’s what’s showing and when…
Weds 5th Oct, 7pm
Dracula (1931)
Dir. Tod Browning
Sink your fangs into this frightful feast as we travel to the terrifying Transylvania.
Based on Bram Stoker’s timeless classic, Dracula revolves around the iconic vampire himself as he lures a lowly bank clerk to do his bidding. Soon, however, Dracula sets his sights on London and the unsuspecting Mina Harker.
Whilst it does feature the phenomenal and iconic Bela Lugosi as the infamous count, the film itself is bolstered by a scene stealing Dwight Frye as the hapless Dwight Frye.
Film critic Clarisse Loughrey will be joining our screening for an intro on the brilliant Dracula!
Tickets – https://www.chiswickcinema.co.uk/films/children-of-the-night-dracula/
Wed 12th Oct, 7pm
Mystery of the Wax Museum (1934)
Dir. Michael Curtiz
Melt into the madness with Michael Curtiz’ Mystery Of The Wax Museum.
Starring Lionel Atwill and Fay Wray, Mystery Of The Wax Museum follows sculptor Ivan Igor whose first place is burned down by a disgruntled colleague. Years later, he brings his museum to London. However, a plucky reporter starts
Packing an absolute punch is the brilliant Glenda Farrell as Florence Dempsy who is one of the most iconic female characters in horror history. Drenched in beautiful hues of pinks and oranges, Mystery Of The Wax Museum will be screened in glorious Technicolor.
Ticket – https://www.chiswickcinema.co.uk/films/children-of-the-night-mystery-of-the-wax-museum/
Wed 19th Oct, 7pm
Frankenstein (1931)
Dir James Whale
It’s alive! It’s alive!
Mary Shelley, Queen of Science Fiction Horror, wrote a tale of monsters and mayhem in Frankenstein.
A hundred years later, British film director James Whale tackles the story in an incredible pre-Code horror mvoie. The story sees a crazed scientist try and recreate life by piecing together old body parts. However, once the misunderstood creature comes alive, he causes unexpected havoc.
Boris Karloff stars in one of the most definitive portrayal’s of The Creature that is, too this day, referenced and parodied.
Tickets – https://www.chiswickcinema.co.uk/films/children-of-the-night-frankenstein/
Wed 26th Oct, 7ppm
Dr. Jekyll & Mr Hyde (1931)
Dir Rouben Mamoulian
A film that really needs no introduction here on my column. I am excited to once again be screening Rouben Mamoulian’s great adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novella.
For those who don’t know, Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde revolves around the titular doctor who creates a formula with the wish to separate the good and evil from man’s soul. However, it does the inconceivable and transforms him into a gruesome alter-ego. As Hyde rampages across London, two women are drawn into the dark world of the man and the monster.
With an Academy Award-winning performance by Fredric March, this is a must-see movie on the big screen. The impressive transformation sequences is truly a marvel to behold, and you can learn all about how they did it with me, as I’ll be introducing the film!
Tickets – https://www.chiswickcinema.co.uk/films/children-of-the-night-dr-jekyll-and-mr-hyde/
Join us in the Member’s Bar of Chiswick for a post-screening discussion after each film!
I hope to see your there for a really good, classic scare.
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